Originally Posted by A and C
Not correct
The above graphic of a hydraulic jack would increase the the fluid in the Resivoir on retraction.
It also applies less force during retraction that extension ........ Nice graphic ..... Just 100% wrong !
A and C,
You have apparently made the assumption that the words
'extend' and '
retract' on the graphic refer to
landing gear extension and retraction.
You are looking at a generic hydraulic cylinder graphic, and
'extend' refers to extension of the piston rod with
'retract' referring to retraction of the piston rod. Nothing more. The cylinder could just as well be mounted on an excavator or on the rudder of a ship.